The Quail Isn't Just a Car Show: It's a Lifestyle

Yes, even the art is car-themed. Fast brushstrokes lend themselves nicely to McLaren's Can-Am racers.

It's a garden party under the tent. Unsurprisingly, Carmel and its surrounding environs are a mecca for culinary talent. And there's no better place to show off.

A bottle of champagne from main sponsor Louis Roederer complements the trophies.

Meet your Best Of Show for 2016, this 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Spider that was the last 375 built. A four-decade barn find, it wears an enviable patina.

Under the Monterey sun, it's an arms race between headwear. And the biggest, floppiest, most impressive hat may as well be a crown.

The Quail has always been a little more lively than its Pebble Beach brethren—which pumps classical music out from speakers—so a little jazz is in order.

One undoubtedly gets thirsty while walking around the Quail Lodge. Just don't spill your drink on any of the cars.

Singer, another major sponsor, brought a few of its hot-rodded 911s, complete with the quilted aesthetic.

No car is too valuable not to casually lean on. As long as it's yours, anyway.

Dogs are welcome at the Quail, like these pups about town. With a cameo from BMW's 2002 Turbomeister.